这四个英语近义词在汉语中均可译为"偶然的"，但语义侧重和用法存在差异：
1. Accidental（意外性）
强调非故意或计划外的结果，常含消极意味
例：an accidental death（意外死亡）
翻译技巧：可处理为"意外的""事故性的"
2. Fortuitous（巧合性）
强调偶然的幸运或积极结果，含巧合意味
例：a fortuitous encounter（机缘巧合的相遇）
翻译技巧：建议译为"机缘巧合的""凑巧的"
3. Casual（随意性）
侧重非正式、不刻意为之的状态
例：a casual remark（随口一说）
翻译技巧：对应"随意的""不经意的"
4. Contingent（条件性） ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)367
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【Accidental】 , 【fortuitous】 , 【casual】 and 【contingent】 all mean happening by chance.
【Accidental】 stresses chance or unexpected occurrence.
- I didn't think our meeting was 【accidental】 ─he must have known I would be there.
- The jury returned a verdict of 【accidental】 death.
【Fortuitous】 so strongly suggests chance that it often connotes entire absence of cause. (see also: 【Fortuitous】 vs Fortunate )
- Their success is the result of a 【fortuitous】 combination of circumstances.
【Casual】 stresses lack of real or apparent premeditation or intent.
- It was just a 【casual】 remark─I wasn't really serious.
【Contingent】 suggests possibility of happening but stresses uncertainty and dependence on other future events.
- All payments are 【contingent】 upon satisfactory completion dates.
网络相关图 Accidental-vs-Casual Contingent
组词比对 Accidental-vs-Casual Contingent
